PT Global Jewish Educator Contractor

Who We Are:

Moishe (pronounced moy-shuh) House is what being Jewish in your 20s is all about. Launched in 2006 when four friends began hosting Shabbat dinners in their home, Moishe House provides a space for over 70,000 young adults around the world to create meaningful, welcoming Jewish communities for themselves and their peers each year. To date, there are more than 150 communities in over 40 countries, and we’re still growing!

Moishe House seeks a part-time Global Jewish Educator contractor to serve and empower our Community Builders in crafting their own Jewish learning programs.

All voices are needed at Moishe House (please see our identity statements for more detail). Every new member of the Moishe House team is an opportunity for us to introduce fresh perspectives, talent, and skills into our workforce and our communities. We seek employees from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and life experiences to join our team located in the United States, South America, Europe, Israel, and Canada. Our vision, in part, is for a fair and equitable workplace, where diversity is celebrated and can truly flourish!

Who You Are and What You'll Do:

You believe in our mission and bring creativity, innovation, and hard work to our team.

You recognize there is no one way to express or practice Judaism.

You have a passion for serving others and building community, place high value in being part of a strong team, and want to be part of a dynamic, inspirational organisation.

You are an effective teacher of Jewish Education, enjoying the rewards of studying with others and helping them to create programming for their communities.

You excel in bringing Judaism to life throughout Europe and with the Moishe House team through:

Teaching basic and advanced Jewish ideas and texts, while making every learner feel valued and respected.

Mentoring and supporting all new and current residents on their Jewish journeys, particularly within their first three months and within their last two months in their role.

Leading others through your creativity and ability to develop many ways of bringing Judaism and its traditions to life for our constituents who come from diverse backgrounds, wherever they fall on a spectrum of Jewish observance and knowledge.

Depending on availability of program funding, initiating significant visits with at least 6-8 Houses in the region during the calendar year, including participating in a house meeting, leading a Jewish learning session with Residents, attending or helping plan a program, and meeting one-on-one with Residents.

You’re excited about traveling frequently (approximately 1 time per month) to Moishe Houses in Europe, our International Moishe House annual Resident conference, and Jewish learning retreats in Europe.

You may also be asked to teach at other resident conferences, global staff conferences, and Jewish learning retreats!

You have a graduate degree or formal post-graduate work in Jewish text study, such as a master’s degree in Jewish Education or completion of a Rabbinical program, OR you have at least one year of post-undergraduate university Jewish text study, such as a year at Pardes or a rabbinical seminary. Other forms of formal Jewish study, such as or 3+ years of experience working as a full-time Jewish educator on a communal level will be considered.

You have full speaking and writing proficiency with English. Proficiency with Hebrew, is a plus! Proficiency with any/all other European languages, is a plus!

You have significant experience teaching basic Jewish ideas and texts. Proficiency in teaching texts from Hebrew and/or Aramaic preferred.

You have a clear understanding of the uniqueness of Jewish life across Europe and you bring extensive experience working with young adult audiences with diverse backgrounds.

You are excited to be part of an organisation serving the wider Jewish world beyond Europe, and you have some level of experience working with Jewish audiences from other countries. You are equally as excited about tackling big challenges and new projects!

You embrace and demonstrate the Moishe Mindset: Be the Difference, Connect & Listen, Invest Wisely, Embrace the Unknown, Own It!, Value People, and Work Well, Live Well, and Have Fun!

You are already eligible to work in the country where you are seeking to work from, without employer sponsorship.

Bonus Points:

You are well-connected with other major Jewish organisations in your city/region.

You have direct Moishe House experience.

The Fine Print:

The Global Jewish Educator is a part-time, year-round contractor position, and requires a flexible schedule of 20 hours per week, including weekdays, weekday evenings, and weekends. The position is located in either London, Barcelona, Prague, Warsaw, or anywhere else in Europe, requires frequent (monthly) travel globally, and is supervised by the Associate Director, Global Retreats and Jewish Education.

Moishe House requires “full vaccination” for all staff to travel, work in offices, and participate in any Moishe House group gatherings. We use the CDC’s definition of “full vaccination” as the standard, with variations based on country as needed.

How Moishe House Pays You:

This is a contractor position that does not provide health benefits or tax payments. The salary ranges are based on education, experience, location and skillset required for each role; the starting compensation range is:

Western Europe (UK, Spain, France, etc): $2,300/month

Eastern Europe (Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, etc): $1,800/month

Moishe House is a dynamic organization that recognizes and supports individuals from a broad range of experiences and backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation.

Possible Steps in Our Hiring Process:

Step 1: Apply with your resume, and cover letter, and you'll hear back from us!

Step 2: Video interview using a web-based platform

Step 3: Skills assessment, and interview(s) with the hiring manager(s)

Step 4: We'll check your references to hear about your past experience

Step 5: Get an offer letter, sign it, start your Moishe House journey!